Fingerprint jewelry is one of the most unique and meaningful personalized jewelry around. Many people love fingerprint items as memorial jewelry to remember a loved one. However, customers often come to us with questions about where they can obtain fingerprints of someone who has passed away, or how they can take good, usable fingerprints of the living. This comprehensive guide will walk you step-by step to obtain the most accurate fingerprints for your piece of keepsake.Read More

A classic monogram gift is among the most popular personalized gift you can get for someone, especially for weddings, bridal showers or birthdays. This post will teach you how to write a monogram, be it personal monogram or couples’ monogram as well as give you suggestion of cool things to monogram. Read More

Why does my skin turn green from jewelry? Gold shouldn’t stain skin, should it? In this post, I will explain why some people see their skin turning green from jewelry and what to do to keep jewelry from staining your skin.Read More

Not all gold items are made equal, and so are their prices. It is therefore important to understand the terms used to describe gold to avoid paying more for an item that is worth much less. The most common and important forms of gold are solid gold, gold filled, gold plated and gold vermeil, and in this post, I will explain what they are and their differences.Read More

Why do gold have different colors? Is one more precious than the other?

HOW ARE DIFFERENT COLORS OF GOLD CREATED?

Pure gold is just “gold” or yellow in color. The color of gold is determined by the type of metal added to the initial pure gold to create the desired shade and materials.That’s why you can have three pieces of gold jewelry, each with a 18k gold stamp, but are of three entirely different shades of gold.Read More

Hi, I’m Ginny. I run Centime.

Hi, I'm Ginny. Welcome to Centime's blog.
I started Centime because I was sick of generic, branded gifts with no soul. As I have always loved to make my own jewelry and gifts, I dreamed of creating handmade gifts with a timeless appeal and personal touch. Centime was born out of that dream, and I am grateful to be living my dream everyday.
All the posts in this blog were written by me, using years of experience as a jeweler so that you can pick out the perfect gifts that are not just gifts but symbols of everlasting love. Love for keeps, we call them.
My colleagues and I also occasionally post inspirations and customer stories that touch our heart. We will also keep you updated of any changes going on in our store.
I hope you enjoy this blog, and keep loving <3